Lyon to Cologne trains

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The average train between Lyon and Cologne takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 59m
Duration: 970 km
Distance: €270
Average price: 5 times a day
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Train

Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice

Lyon to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Lyon and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

5:00 PM → 11:15 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
7:01 PM → 9:22 AM
Arrives next day
14h 21m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:50 AM → 1:22 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 55m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 7:22 PM
8h 22m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 9:22 PM
7h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:50 AM → 1:22 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 55m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 7:22 PM
8h 22m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 9:22 PM
7h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:50 AM → 1:22 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 55m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 7:22 PM
8h 22m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 9:22 PM
7h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:50 AM → 1:22 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 55m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 7:22 PM
8h 22m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 9:22 PM
7h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:50 AM → 1:22 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 55m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 7:22 PM
8h 22m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 9:22 PM
7h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:50 AM → 1:22 PM
7h 32m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 55m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 7:22 PM
8h 22m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 9:22 PM
7h 22m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Lyon to Cologne.

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Distance: 969.8 km
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 24m.

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